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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

ToVyushend.

The ladies connected with the Congrcga
tional society will hold socable in the
town hall on Wednesday evening, oct u,
for the benefit Of the soricty Biscuits aud
honey will be served also ten cent sup.
per from six to eight O'Clock. Everybody
is cordially invited. The ladies' connected
with the society will be expected toprovide
for the occasion.
X, f. Jennison's bobbin shop was burned
last Saturday afternoon, together with
quite II lot Of Robbins and part Of the ma
chinery. Mr.. Jennson and his two son,
were at work in the shop at the time, but
the machinery made 50 much noise that the
fire, which took from the smoke-stark ON
che roof, was not discovered by them until
it was beyond control The barns Of Mr.
Jennison and Dir. Weatherbee both took
fire several times during the burning Of the
shop, but they were saved by the efforts of
the people Of the village. Mr. Jennison had
no insurance, and as he il II good citizen
and cannot start again unless he gets some
help, it is earnestly hoped the citizens Of
the town will aid him in starting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30
IN MEMoRIAM.

In Boston Mass. Sept 70, Frederick D. Newcolnb
aged ~ yrs. q days.
TINS death affects very large circle Of relatives
and friends, Mr. Newcomb was one of ~ children
born to Geo W. and Martha A. Newcomb, whose
residence was for many years in Putney, but more
recently In Westminster The father passed away
some three years ago; the mother still survives
ana, at the age OF ~, shows most remarkable
powers OF body and mind. AT her delightful resi-
dence she still keeps open door aud warmly wei
COMES children and friends and all who may come
She has outlived six OF her children with the re-
naming Tour sons and their wives and two
daughters aud their husbands she was able 10 he
present at the funeral and the burial Of Frederick
M, Newcumb left the paternal roof ia early life
ana ms last ~ years were spent In Boston, where
with his ainiable wife, he made a pleasant and
huspitahle home and had very many friends lie
was member OF Bethesda Lodge, No. 81, l. q. o.
y. The ties that bound him 10 the lodge were
very strong, and were duly reciprucnted bv his
brother members The record they have made. in
the treatment Of their departed brother is beau
ufui and striking illustration of the beneficent
workings of the order and an indisputable proof
That their lodge is worthy OF the name il bears
bethesda, House Of Mercy" His last sickness,
was prutracted and distressing In the extreme
FOR 10 weeks lac was confined 10 his house and MS
bed. Dear friends did all that affection could
prompt 10 alleviate his sutferngs; the wife Of his
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30
1T IS EvBRYBoDY's FAIR.

Some have the impression that the fair
next week is to be town fair. To such
we would say that a general invitation is
extended throughout the Connecticut valley
and to all the towns in this county. Let
the people all come, and see that each de
partment is well represented. Let the far
mers bring their best fruits and vegetables,
as well as cattle and horses. We want TO
be well up to our neighbors in Franklin
county, who always make their fair sue
cess in all departments.
ONR or THE COMMITTEE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30
BRATTEBoRO

evidence was introduced Judge Veazey had
made ruling on law point which was
adverse TO the contestant, and after the
unwelcome and unexpected Delaney devel-
opment the counsel for the contestant re
fused to LEI the case go to the jury, and it
was taken to the full bench on an excep-
ton to the judges ruling.
1t transpires that the counsel for the de
fence did not know Of the certificate Of De
laneys trial in the war department until
the first Of the week, and in answer to a
telegram from Senator Edmunds to the sec
rotary of war it was brought to Burlington
by special messenger, who arrived We'd
nesdav night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

Gov. Ormsbee has shown himself level
headed man. with a sense of the fitness OF
things, by refusing to pardon Miles, the
Barre bank robber whose term of imprison-
ment will soon expire. The Governor says,
in effect, that Vermont has got the reputa-
ton of being a bad place for bank robbers
to get caught in, and he thinks she had
better keep it. The petition for pardon
was signed by several eminent citizens,
including prison officials, but we cannot
think of any good ground on which any
citizen. eminent or otherwise, should
wish the pardon of one of the most skilful
daring and dangerous criminals which the
country has produced
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30
WesInlinster West.

t.
The wife II Albert Hall. ESQ a Boston law
yer well known in this vicinity died here on Mon.
Jay. leaving two young children. She was pre-
disposed tn pulmonary disease and ON that ac.
count Mr. Hall had just abandoned his profitable
and pleasant practice In Boston, broken up house.
keeping, and arranged to ~ to Minneapolis tn
which city the household effects Of the family had
already been shipped. Mrs Hall came to Yer
mont in good health 10 visit friends, while her
husband remained 10 make few final arrange.
mrnts and receive complimentary dinner by the
members Of the suffolk bar The very day that
lac was thus hunorrd Mrs. Hall was taken ill., and
after eu-days' struggle she entered into rest
Mrs Hall, whose maiden name was Annette, NJ
Hitchcock, was born in Putncy in 1850 and gradu-
ated at Mount Holyoke seminary in 1879 Her
marriage 10 Mr.. Hall took place in 1896 The Rut.
land Herald, from which this notice. is in sub
stance taken says Of her: she was beautiful in
person and character, tine in scholarship and sen
sibilites, modest, devoted. helpful exalted in as
piiations, winsome in every word and deed Suf
fering from such loss, her husband and littlr
son and daughter have the sympathy Of numrr
Gus friends in Vermont and Massachusetts
Brief funeral services were held here THURSDAY
the burial, with further services takes place to.
day at Winchester, Mass, the late home of tn,
family,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30
Whore Thnnks nrc Due.

From the Burlington Free Press
The decision of the committee will be
final in the case and that it was fully ex-
pected by the Central managers, after the
explosion of the fgment of the National
Despatch line took place, was indicated by
the proposition made by them, to volunta-
rily lower their short haul rates to the rate
to Detroit, provided the other roads would
concur. The lessening of rates will work
no hardship to the roads, while it will ben
eft the public. The public will thus have
abundant reason to thank the state grange
for acting as their agent in presenting the
case nor will the people forget that Sena-
tor Edmunds gave his valuable services,
without retainer or fee, to bring about this
result
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

Two base hits Turner McKruney, Hubbard
Home run-rurner. Bases on bals-Ray Hub
bard Struck out by Turner Z by Fitzgerald l. hy
Martin l, by Horrigan /. Hit by pitched ball -
Henry, Campana. Left ON bases Salems :. Brat
teboros 5. Stolen bases Salems :, Brattleboros
]. Double plAy-Berad to Hunter. Wild pitch
Turner. Passed bails-Berad Time-2h. 2Om
Umpire-Fagg
Wednesday afternoon the regular High
school nine and a picked nine of school
boys played on Frost's meadow, the former
winning IA To 70
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30
Job for the state Commission.

From the Springfield Republican,
Railroad domination in Vermont has now
had its back broken by the inter state com
merce commission. There ought to be no
farther hesitation in the matter of bringing
the roads up there TO reasonable terms. Our
Brattleboro correspondent says that the pas
senger rate between that place and Bellows
Falls, a distance of "a miles, is still 81 as it
long has been. This is on the Vermont
Valley line which is operated in the interest
of the Connecticut River company. -Four
cents a mile on a road that pays per cent
dividends is too high for these days. 1t be-
longs to the state railroad commissioners to
supplement the work of the inter state com
mission and suggest to this company that it
is time to favor the people little more
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

In the United States circuit court at Bos-
ton ON Monday Judges Colt and Nelson rem
dered decision throwing out of court the
spit Of the United States to cancel the Bell
patent. The decision takes the ground that
the government has no power to bring a
suit to cancel a patent, without the author
ity of an act of Congress. 1t leaves un-
touched all the questions raised against the
validity of the Bell patent, but it knocks
the bottom out of the Pan-electric scheme
to reach the Bell monopoly through the de-
vice of government suit. The case VIII
he appealed to the supreme court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

Miss Carrie Haskins is still dangerously
sick, with not much hope Of her recovery.
The w. c, T. U. will meet with Mrs. Eva
Davidson ON Wednesday, Oct 9TH 1t is
hoped there will be full attendance.
Landlord Wait and wife have started on
trip TO Worcester and Boston, going by
private conveyance, and will be gone two
weeks or more
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

Next Sunday will be communion service
at the Universalist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sewell Hovey and friend
are visiting at his brothers, c. H. Hoyey's
Over one thousand bushels of apples have
been brought this week to Albert 'Tilnsun' ;
mill ready for jelly making, though this is
not an apple season and the fruit is consid-
cred scarce.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30
West RratIIebOro,

l., A, Barney has sold the meat market
building to Hazelton Rice for $3.50.
REV. G, II, MERRILLs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TIOSS OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY.
At recent meetings Of the Congregational
church and society the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Our pastor. Rev C. IL Merrill after
Passionate Of II years, having been called to an
other department Of labor In the Masters vine
yard, has rendered his resignation as pastor Of the
Congregational church and society in West Brat
teboru; and
WHEREAS, We have found in him an able faith.
tul' conscientious and gudly pastor doing the
Masters work: Therefore,
ReSohtd, That we, the Congregational church
and society " West Brattleboro, recognizing th,.
call Of the Master, do accept with unfeigned re
greet his resignation, and most cheerfully commend
hun TO his work, ever praying the great Head of
the Church TO guide and bless both him and his
Mr.. Merrill closes his labors here next
Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

Last Saturday the house of J.. +. Chase
caught fire from SCOT falling upon the
shingles, and burned to the ground The
occupants threw most Of the things out Of
the house, but did not move them far away.
80 that they caught fire and burned Two
beds, six chairs, a stand and bureau some
what injured were all that was saved Mr..
Chase has Candace Pratt, who is l0l years
old. living with him. Mr. Blanchard has
opened his house to them and given them
the use Of his things
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

Hon. d. II. Thing, deputy of the Nation
al Grange, will give public lecture before
the farmers in the vestry East Dulnmers.
ton, tomorrow evening at o'clock, All are
invited.
There will be services in the Congrega-
tlonal church next Sunday at ii A. Al.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

Horace Allen, 50 years old, a grand
nephew of Ethan Allen, and veritable
Rip Van Wrinkle in appearance, turned up
in Albany n. Y, the other day, trundlmg
II wheel barrow which he had pushed more
than 600 miles from his home in Delaware,
o, After resting while at Albany, lie
pushed ON toward the Green mountains of
his native state, He says that his walk
was most enjoyable, and that he was well
treated everywhere. After seeing his old
friends in Vermont he will return home by
rail
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

Clark Adams, with his daughter, Mrs c.
Ames, are visiting his brother in North
Adams, Mass
j. Hughes and J. W. Hamilton have their
new houses enclosed.
Mrs Dr. Tucker is sick.
The ladies aid society will meet next
Thursday with Mrs. NJ. Mather.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

Miss Gotta Gale is attending n normal
school in Worcester Frank Burnett a
medical school in New York.
Mrs. Laura Hume Chase and son Of Wor-
cester have been visiting relatives in town
Miss Josie Reed has gone to Westfeld for
n visit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

youth and his love lowered constantly am angel
~ mercy, Overland about him. aud constantly hy
day or by night, a tried aud trusted nurse, broth
er beloved from his lodge was by his side: minis
ters ~ the gospel were In attendance and brought
to him the consultations " our holy religion which
he most gratefully received His widow cheri,lr,
most tender recullections of delicate services rem
dered by Revs. W l. lngraham, j. W'lfnmiltun
aud other clei gymen Mr.. Hamilton said tender
and appropriate words at the funeral In Boston
our departed brother fought = long and brave,
fight with disease and death, but through II all hr
could say, IAN IL we'll and gave abundant c,i
dence
THAT At the last the Saviour smiled,
And owned the sufferer az his child "
As was most fitting, and in accordance with his
own request, Mr. Newcomb's remains were brought
for burial To Putney, the town Of his birth and In,
home of his childhood Here IN the church
where In other days h. worshpped with father
and mother aud brothers and sisters funeral ser
vices were held on Friday last at ~ A. w. Rev i
A Steele officiating assisted by Rev. y ~ Par.
SONS The body was then tonderly taken up car.
ried away, and deposited In the family lot In our
beautiful Mount Pleasant cemetery. rpprrspu.
tative Of Bethesda lodge accompanied the remains
and with brothers loving care watched over
them until they reached their last resting place.
and them ~ with fearful eye he took the last look
and dropped the evergreen upon the casket in the
grave the voice that fell In subdued hut signin
cant tones upon our ears voiced the sentiment
not only Of the Noble Grand" hut Of many "a
weeping friend; My brother we shall meet
again ~ JAs
putnpv Sent VI tgy5
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

In the alleged bribery case in the New
Hampshire legislature the committee find
that bride was rendered by a member OF
a paid lobby, but that the bride was not
authorized by the railroad corporation in
whose interest it was offered
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30
Vernon.

Elder j. Hemenway Of Athol Mass, will
preach in the Chapel next Sunday at 10 80
4. NJ. and / 30 r. ~
q. II. Hubbard is building an addition TO
his house.
The new Hinsdale ferry is open to the
public, the selectmen having leased right
Of way across the Stebbins meadow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30
GreenaeId. Mass,

Patrick Murray was discharged after his
examination, last Friday, ON "A charge of
killing his wife, the justice finding that
there was not sufficient evidence to warrant
holding him for appearance before the coun-
ty court
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

"This eminently respectable Journal with
n Democratic annex assures the editor OF
the Argus of its distinguished consideration,
and it takes great pleasure in the conscious
ness that this distinguished consideration is
mutual
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

Chas. Aldrich has traded his house for
Frank Smiths farm and crops in West
Northfeld, and has taken possession. Mr.
Smith has moved back to COlcraine
c. Buckwheat has sold his house 10 Bur
ton Clark
Wesley Dunklee is at work in a box shop
at Winchester, n. H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30


Frank l.. Hunt and family have returned
to Philadelphia.
Dr. Henry l. Ward goes to Mystic, Conn,
to practice medicine.
Mrs. e. W. Packer from Barre has spent
a week with her brother, g. Barstow.
A. Wayne Putnam is visiting his son
Nathan A. Putnam in Boston, also his
daughter, Mrs. j. l.. Houghton, in Brockton,
Mass.
Mrs. Herbert w. Jacobs has gone for IA
four weeks visit in Massachusetts,.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Weeks, from Boston,
are at their farm for few days.
Mrs Willis Barnes from New Haven,
Conn, has come to her fatherin laws, n.
Commits, to assist in caring for him, as he
is gradually failing.
Mrs l.. S. Chamberlain and family, from
Goshen, N H., are pleasantly settled in
their new home in this village.
Rev. T. w. Illman will preach at this
place next Sunday at 2;3O p. NJ.
Green River.
Our school house is undergoing thorough
repairs inside and out.
Henry Stowe has bought the Wilcox
place and sold the old house 10 f. G. How
ard, who has taken it down and moved it
to his place.
Owing to an increase Of business and t.
make more room for the fall aud winter
trade, Merchant Clishee is enlarging hi.
store by putting ON an addition of II by %
feet.
Mr. Dana Hyde and wife made flying
visit to their friends here last week and
returned last Sunday to their home in Cam
bridgeport, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30

And how TO deal with them, and other valuable
medical information, viii be found Ia DR. Kauf.
mann great medical work hne colored plates
Boston, Mass. for a copy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-09-30
Gbc l)ermunt 49bUntt,
BRATTLEBORO.
TIININ T T = IT.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1881

The New York supreme court convened
in special general term, has confirmed the
verdict in the case Of Jacob Sharp and the
venerable briber will have to go to Sing
Sing
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-03-24
A Bad Nasal Organ.

For over four years have been great suffer
er from terrible form Of Nasal Catarrh. was
greatly annoyed with a constant roaring in my
head and my hearing became very much i'm.
paired.
The discharge frommy nose was profuse and
very offensive, and my general health impaired.
tried most all prominent physicians, but they
did not cure me- and fused various advertised
preparations without benefit
One day CHANGED to read a remarkable artl-
Gle written by a prominent citizen of Athens,
Ga, stating that he had been permanently cured
by the use of eight bottles of B. B. B,-Botanic
Blood Balm. Being skeptical on the subject
| wrote to him and received most encouraging
answer to the effect that he had been cured long
enough to be thoroughly satisfied that no re-
turn of the disease would ensue.
then sent to the drug store of T. E, Smith &
Bro, and purchased B. B , and to my utter
astOniahment 4.d satisfaction, the use of ten
bottles has restored my general health, stopped
the roaring sensation, entirely healed and cur.
ed the nasal catarrh and am proud to recon-.
mend blood remedy with such powerful cura.
tive properties.
shall continue its use little longer and feel
confident that win be entirely cured Of one Of
the most obstinate cases Of nasal catarrh in the
country.
The business men OF our town know OF my
case. NC. EDWARDS
| Lampassas Springs, Texas, May l, 1886.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-03-24

The March number of the aDomes-
tic Monthly" is a capital number. It's
contents are selected to meet great
variety Of tastes, and one who cannot
find amusement in some Of its illus
trated articles, stories, poems, etc.,
must be hard to please Mrs. Henry
Ward Beecher conducts the House.
hold Department. The Domestic
Monthlyis published at s53 Broadway
New York, at 1,50 a year, postpaid
with $1.0l worth of patterns to every
subscriber. For $500 the magazine
the patterns, and two new books
"Needlework" and KNITTING anC
Crochet" both with designs and illus
trations are sent.
Henry Watterson says he will sup
port Cleveland. It's Hobson'a choic,
with Henry"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-03-24
HOrse-Car Courtesy.

A Chicago gentleman had. a queer
experience on horse car the other
evening The vehicle being crowded,
he gave up his seat to lady. After a
while she arose and insisted that he
should sit a spell, lust until you are
rested" she said.
The gentleman sat down, and be.
coming engaged in conversation with
. neighbor, forgot all about the lady
When the latter thought he had en-.
ioyed the seat long enough she touch
ed his foot with the toe of her boot
and smilingly remarked: Well, are
you going to ride forever2"
The seat was vacated at once, and the
gentlemen thinks the lady is the only
one he ever saw in a street car who
seemed to haye any idea Of fair
play,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-03-24

The cilizens Of Brooklyn propose to !
at once start subscriptions for the pur-
pose of erecting monument in one
OF the public squares to the memory
Of the late Henry Ward Beecher
Alfred Stint of Corvallis, Or, loves
good whiskey, and bad whiskey, for
that matter, and also knows the dan
ger that he is in. Hence this card in
his local newspaper; II hereby noti-
fly all persons within this State that
they must not give or sell me any in
Coxicating drink under any considera-
ton. Ii they do l shall prosecute
them to the full extent OF the law.
At the battle of Cold Harbor, in
June, 1862, Capt. j, D. Rogers of Com.
pany f, Fifth Texas Volunteers, re-
ceived the sword of Union officer
whose regiment had been surrounded
and had surrendered. The sword is
inscribed, &c. G. Van Sickle, Fourth
New Jersey Volunteers" and has been
in the possession of Captain, now Col
Rodgers Of Galveston, until few days
ago, when he turned it over to w. o.
Hancock Post, No. 2. G. A. R., of that
city, hoping thSt it might thus get
back to its former owner or friends
who might prize it for his sake.
A man who committed suicide in an
Arkansaw town left the following let
ter; ANY Teller that says amt il
my right mind when | do this here
deed don't know much about my dis
position. Five weeks ago l had mon
ey and was happy, but reckless living
brought me down to this. lost sight
of the fact that had worked hard for
my money, an went out with pas,
sci Of boys an spent eigty-fve cents
This only left me dollar and quar-
ter, an being unable to stand the dis
grace which my reduced circumstan'
ces brought about, l mnst die. When
l came to this town l had nearly three
dollars"
The "devil hawk" OF Arizona, is q
rare bird. and an interesting one. He
is described as having remarkable
handsome plumage but very ugly
head. His talloons are long and
strong, and his beak is almost as SHARP
as needle and very powerful. Thi'
bird, but for his head, when on the
wing would pass for pigeon. Wher
seeking his prey he plays pigeon, and
flies in among them unnoticed on &C
count of his similarity and easily cap
lures what he wants. He is the pict
ure Of grace and beauty and speed. Il
is estimated that there are not more
than dozen of them in the Territory
The Mexicans are superstitious abou
him, and regard his appearance as ar
evil omen.